STUDIO FIAT | 2014 FIAT ABARTH 500

Starting price: $21,995

Engineered for drivers with a passion for performance, the FIAT® 500 Abarth puts legendary racing heritage into an exhilarating, track-ready package with modern styling and a long list of standard comfort and technology features. Turbocharged, lowered and tuned, with 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque, the FIAT 500 Abarth is built to deliver non-stop driving thrills.

Some of the FIAT 500 Abarth's standard features:

Twin intercooled 1.4L 16V MultiAir® I-4 Turbocharged engine

160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque

5-speed manual transmission

Unique Abarth fascia, side-sill ground effects and rear spoiler

16-inch cast aluminum wheels with Grey painted pockets

Performance high-back bucket seats with racing harness pass-through

Performance-tuned suspension

3-mode Electronic Stability Control

Turbo boost gauge

Blue&MeTM hands-free communication

DESIGN

UNMISTAKABLE PROWESS

The FIAT® 500 Abarth has an unmistakable look – a bold, aggressive stance that makes a dramatic statement about the power within. The aerodynamic fascias and spoiler, together with side-sill ground effects, create an athletic profile while adding road-gripping downforce. Available accent-colour mirror caps and body-side stripe leave no doubts about the Abarth's racing pedigree.

Engineered for optimum weight, performance and style, the wheels of the FIAT® 500 Abarth bear the final responsibility for converting the car's impressive horsepower and torque into equally impressive action. Standard 16-inch cast aluminum wheels are outfitted with race-ready Pirelli 4-season tires. New 16-inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels are now available, along with 17-inch forged aluminum wheels in Hyper Black or Gloss White finish.

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

The FIAT® 500 Abarth comes ready to deliver audio performance to match its track performance via a standard 6-speaker Alpine® sound system with AM/FM/CD/MP3 and auxiliary input jack. You also have the option of turbocharging your sound with the available studio-quality Beats AudioTM system, featuring an 8-inch subwoofer and a generous 368-watt 8-channel amplifier.

PERFORMANCE

1.4L MULTIAIR® TURBO ENGINGE

The award-winning 1.4L 16V MultiAir® I-4 Turbocharged engine is the result of decades of track-focused design, producing a remarkable 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. Twin intercoolers deliver cooler, higher-density air for optimum power. The Abarth-tuned powertrain control module provides specific engine calibrations to maximize horsepower and torque.

HEAVY DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Every powertrain component is engineered to deliver on the MultiAir® engine's turbocharged, track-ready promise. This durable, heavy-duty 5-speed manual transmission is no exception, geared to offer quick acceleration and impressive top speed without sacrificing outstanding fuel efficiency.

Abarth-tuned Torque Transfer Control automatically distributes torque between the front wheels, minimizing understeer and maximizing traction. It operates in conjunction with the Electronic Stability Control7 system to transfer torque from a front wheel that slips to one that grips for world-class performance and improved at-the-limit handling.

TURBO BOOST GAUGE

The FIAT® 500 Abarth features an exclusive analogue turbo boost gauge which serves double duty as an indicator of turbocharger pressure as well as a shift indicator. The shift light signals the optimum point for changing gears and adjusts its recommended shift point toward the redline when Sport mode is activated.

SAFETY & SECURITY

AWARD-WINNING SAFETY

Passenger safety is of utmost importance both on the track and in everyday driving. That's why you'll find a host of advanced safety features like 7 standard air bags6, Electronic Stability Control7, antilock brakes and more in the FIAT® 500 Abarth.

To provide stopping power with proportionate response and finesse, the FIAT® 500 Abarth features a high-performance brake system with semi-metallic brake linings at all 4 corners. Larger 11.1-inch ventilated rotors (up from 10.1-inch) provide greater stopping power. Both front and rear brake calipers are lacquered in Rosso (Red) paint for an athletic, track-ready appearance.

SEVEN STANDARD AIRBAGS

Seven standard air bags6 provide occupants with outstanding protection in the event of a crash: advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags, a driver's knee-blocker air bag, front-seat-mounted side air bags and side-curtain air bags, which extend protection to passengers in all rows.